Varanus sp. (genus)

A goanna at Fitzroy Island, QLD

Varanus sp. (genus) at Fitzroy Island, QLD - suppressed
Varanus sp. (genus) at Fitzroy Island, QLD - suppressed
Varanus sp. (genus) at Fitzroy Island, QLD - suppressed
Varanus sp. (genus) at Fitzroy Island, QLD - suppressed
Varanus sp. (genus) at Fitzroy Island, QLD - suppressed
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Identification history

Varanus sp. (genus) 15 Mar 2025 PatrickCampbell2
Unverified 5 Apr 2023 MatthewFrawley

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This bad boy came out of the garden bed to say hello whilst I was eating my breakfast at the resort on Fitzroy Island

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Additional information

  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Varanus sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • A goanna Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 556.28m Recorded at altitude

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